I expect you to dine: Bond-bridge banquet leaves Puglia queasy
- Posted on September 11, 2026
- By The Times
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In brief
A controversial luxury dining event in Puglia, inspired by the James Bond film No Time to Die, charged attendees $400 per person, sparking debate about exclusive tourism practices. While critics questioned the steep price and elitist nature of the experience, local authorities defended the initiative as a strategic marketing tool to boost regional tourism and economic development. The event highlights the tension between premium experiential tourism and community accessibility.
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I expect you to dine: Bond-bridge banquet leaves Puglia queasy
The $400 ‘elite tourism’ meal at an Italian beauty spot featured in No Time to Die rankled some, but the mayor says it helps promote the area
